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Canucks expect Game 6 against Oilers to be ‘our toughest game’
VANCOUVER -- Rick Tocchet is telling his Vancouver Canucks players to expect their toughest test of the Stanley Cup Playoffs when they try to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Second Round on Saturday. The Canucks coach doesn’t want them thinking about having two chances to do it.
Barkov block sparks Panthers in series-clinching win against Bruins
BOSTON --Nothing Aleksander Barkov did in the Florida Panthers' 2-1 series-clinching victory against the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Second Round on Friday will impact who the winner of the Selke Trophy will be when it's announced ...
Stars eliminate Avalanche with 2OT win in Game 6, reach West Final
DENVER --Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime, and the Dallas Stars eliminated the Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Second Round at Ball Arena on Friday. “I don't even know what [I did],” Duchene ...
Florida Panthers Advance to 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final for Second Consecutive Season
The Florida Panthers and National Hockey League announced today that the Panthers have advanced to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game 6. The defending Eastern Conference Champion Panthers return to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season and will play the New York Rangers.
Forsling scores late, Panthers defeat Bruins in Game 6 to advance to East Final
Florida, which won all three of its road games in the series, defeated Boston in the playoffs for the second straight season; the Panthers defeated the Bruins in overtime in Game 7 in the first round last season.
Canucks coach Tocchet sees old spaghetti cooking video resurface
VANCOUVER -- Rick Tocchet has no problem being in the Stanley Cup Playoffs spotlight as coach of the Vancouver Canucks, but was a little less thrilled to discover an old cooking video from his playing days is again making the rounds.
Playoff Notebook: Canucks Locker Room is a ‘Cocoon’ as They Head into Game Six
The Vancouver Canucks head back to enemy territory for a massive game six on Saturday night as the second-round series continues between the two remaining Canadian teams in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Canucks' Black Aces Bring Energy and Take Experience During Playoff Call-Up from Abbotsford
I’m not afraid to use a couple of those guys.” Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet knows that any team on a long playoff run will likely have to rely on some of their American Hockey League players.
Miller scores late in 3rd, Canucks push Oilers to brink with Game 5 win
VANCOUVER -- J.T. Miller scored the go-ahead goal with 33 seconds left in the third period, and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round at Rogers Arena on Thursday.
Berube hired as Maple Leafs coach, replaces Keefe
Craig Berube was hired as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. The 58-year-old replaces Sheldon Keefe, who was fired on May 9. Berube had served as an analyst with Turner Sports since being fired by the St. Louis Blues on Dec. 12. "We're not waiting ...
Lightning sign forward Niko Huuhtanen to entry-level contract
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Niko Huuhtanen to a three-year, entry-level contract today, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced.
Ducks Sign Defenseman Dionicio to Entry-Level Contract
The Ducks have signed defenseman Rodwin Dionicio to a three-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2024-25 NHL season. Dionicio, 20 (3/30/04), combined for 25-48=73 points in 60 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) games with Windsor and Saginaw in 2023-24 ...
Oilers 'just have to be better' against Canucks in Game 6
Whoever gets the start in goal, Knoblauch feels the Oilers need to play with more energy in front of them. Edmonton looked tired in the second and third period in Game 5 and was unable to sustain extended time in the offensive zone the way it had in the first four games.
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Smith, 47, joined the Kings organization on Feb. 6, 2024 after serving as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators for parts of the last five seasons (2019-24). Smith also served as an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs (2015-19),
Avalanche Fall 2-1 in Double Overtime, Eliminated From Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Dallas Stars eliminated the Colorado Avalanche with a 2-1 double-overtime win in Game Six to win the series 4-2. Mikko Rantanen scored for Colorado while Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene scored for Dallas. Alexandar Georgiev made 37 saves, including 23 in ...
Marchand returns for Game 6 with Bruins facing elimination
Marchand, who has missed the past two games because of an upper-body injury, participated in the morning skate on Friday. The Bruins trail the best-of-7 series entering Game 6 at TD Garden (7 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS, CBC).
Maple Leafs Name Craig Berube Head Coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that Craig Berube has been hired as the hockey club’s head coach. Berube, 58, becomes the 32 nd head coach in Maple Leafs history. He joins Toronto after six seasons as head coach of the St. Louis Blues, where he ...
Caufield scores pair in USA’s win over Poland
MONTREAL – Cole Caufield scored twice and was named Player of the Game for the United States at the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Czechia on Friday. Caufield was one of two members of the Canadiens’ organization in action on Day 8. Habs prospect Vinzenz Rohrer also suited up for Austria, who dropped a 4-0 decision to Czechia.
3 Keys: Stars at Avalanche, Game 6 of Western 2nd Round
DENVER-- The Colorado Avalanche will try to even the series when they host the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Second Round at Ball Arena on Friday. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 5-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday to stay alive. Facing the end ...
Hockey is Healing: Malone Family Foundation Making a Difference
When Max Talbot got a call from his former Penguins teammate Ryan Malone about coming to Pittsburgh and supporting the Black & Gold Breaking the Mold initiative of the Malone Family Foundation, he responded in the affirmative without hesitation. “I'm ...
NHL EDGE stats: Unsung heroes from remaining playoff teams
As the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs comes to a close and the conference finalists become determined, NHL.com has identified one unsung hero in terms of EDGE stats from each of the remaining teams. Florida Panthers: Gustav Forsling is tied for ...
3 Keys: Panthers at Bruins, Game 6 of Eastern 2nd Round
The Panthers have won five straight Stanley Cup Playoff games at TD Garden, dating to their first-round series against the Bruins last season, which they came back to win in seven games after trailing 3-1. A sixth straight postseason victory in Boston would send Florida to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season.
First Shift: Stars face second chance to close out series
With a 3-2 series lead, Dallas will look to flex its road muscle one last time against Colorado to advance to the Western Conference Final
King Clancy nominee Kunin of Sharks reflects on supporting kids with diabetes
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the NHL Player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.
MacDermid Returns to Devils on Three-Year Deal | RELEASE
MacDermid was originally acquired by the Devils on Mar. 1, 2024, from Colorado
PREVIEW: Cousins, Lomberg back in as Panthers try to eliminate Bruins in Game 6
Keeping the Panthers from pulling even, Jeremy Swayman stopped 28 of 29 shots he faced for Boston, including denying Reinhart on a quality look with just seconds left in regulation. In Florida’s crease, Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, with eight of them being high danger.
Edvinsson extra motivated following stretch-run experience with Red Wings in 2023-24
MILWAUKEE -- While he’s currently enjoying an exciting 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs run with the Grand Rapids Griffins, Simon Edvinsson can’t help but think about what could have been for the 2023-24 Detroit Red Wings.
J.T. Miller Puts Canucks Ahead in Final Minute to Beat Oilers 3-2 in Game 5
The Vancouver Canucks bounced back in game five to take a 3-2 series lead against the Edmonton Oilers. Head Coach Rick Tocchet wasn’t surprised to see the resiliency of his team and felt they put together one of their more complete games of the playoffs.
GAME RECAP: Canucks 3, Oilers 2 (Game 5)
J.T. Miller provides the late blow with 31.9 seconds left in Game 5 to condemn the Oilers to a 3-2 defeat & push them to the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Rangers show resiliency to finish Hurricanes, reach Eastern Conference Final
His performance was reminiscent of Mark Messier 's third-period natural hat trick in Game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Final that brought the Rangers back from down 2-1 to force a Game 7 against the New Jersey Devils that they eventually won on their way to winning the Stanley Cup.
Need to Know: Bruins vs. Panthers | Game 6
BOSTON – Brad Marchand is a “game-time decision” for Friday night’s Game 6 as the Bruins look to force a decisive seventh game in their second-round matchup against the Florida Panthers. Marchand was a full participant in an optional morning skate at TD Garden.
Predators Scouts Prep for 2024 NHL Draft at Annual Spring Meetings
In town for the first of many meetings leading up to the 2024 NHL Draft in late June, Nashville’s amateur and pro scouts hope to exit the week with a clear strategy in place that will satisfy General Manager Barry Trotz’s vision for the franchise’s future and see to a successful trip to Vegas.
Oilers ‘have to be ready to go’ following late Game 5 loss to Canucks
A 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks has the Oilers on the brink of elimination, down 3-2 in the best-of-7 series, just like they were in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs before they bowed out to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games in the second round.
Martinook's amazing stop can't save Hurricanes from elimination in Game 6
The visitors booked passage to the Eastern Conference Final and a date against either the Florida Panthers or the Boston Bruins. Florida leads that best-of-7 series 3-2 with Game 6 in Boston on Friday (7 p.m. ET; MAX, TruTV, TNT, SN1, SN, TVAS).
Boldy Leading USA on World Stage
Boldy and Sanderson were teammates at the U.S. National Team Development Program for one season in 2018-19. That's all it took for Sanderson to realize what a pain in the ass Boldy could be to defend at the NHL level.
MacDermid signs 3-year, $3.45 million contract with Devils
Kurtis MacDermid signed a three-year, $3.45 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on Friday. It has an annual average value of $1.15 million. The 30-year-old forward was in the final season of a two-year contract he had signed with the Colorado Avalanche on April 5, 2022, and could have become an unrestricted free agent July 1.
Hurricanes eliminated from playoffs due to subpar special teams, goaltending
The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the New York Rangers with a 5-3 loss in Game 6 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Second Round at PNC Arena on Thursday.
Sitting with the Pro Scouts
May's Kraken hockey meetings focused on evaluating every player signed to a pro contract by the 31 other NHL franchises. Here’s how the team’s pro scouts work
Lawless: Mailbag Questions From Our Fans
Fan Question: The uncertainty ahead is well documented, but what can we be excited about looking ahead to next season? Gary Lawless: Next year’s roster will be of championship caliber and will open the season following a five-month break to get rested and healthy. In the words of GM Kelly McCrimmon, “we’ll be humbled and hungry.”
Stars know it won’t be easy to eliminate Avalanche in Game 6
The Stars would love to finish off the Avalanche in Game 6, not just to avoid Game 7, but to rest, heal and prepare for the Western Conference Final. But they know how difficult this will be. In the first round against the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights, they failed to close out the series in Game 6 in Las Vegas and won Game 7 in Dallas.
Quick reset: How a golfer’s mentality helps Jake Oettinger bounce back
The Dallas goaltender leans heavily into the psyche of golf, which helps him shake off losses quickly and focus on rebounding
Bruins eliminated from playoffs due to slow starts, lack of offense
BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers with a 2-1 loss in Game 6 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Second Round on Friday.